Emergency Dentistry in Calgary, AB

Tooth pain is an indication that something is wrong with your oral health.

Any time you develop a toothache or feel extreme sensitivity, it’s time for a visit to your emergency Legacy dentist. If you do not have a regular family dentist, feel free to give us a call. We welcome new patients on an emergency basis and strive to provide prompt treatment – typically on the same day.

How to Know if You Have a Dental Emergency

Common dental emergencies we treat include:

Broken teeth and crowns

Knocked-out teeth (avulsed teeth)

Dislodged or loosened teeth

Damaged dentures and partial dentures

Painful, bleeding gums

Inflammation

Sudden sensitivity to hot and cold

Sporting or auto accidents

If you notice a change in your oral health and feel unsure whether you have a real dental emergency, contact Legacy Dental Care and our team will help you determine if an immediate dental appointment is necessary.

Treating a Knocked-Out Tooth

If you have a knocked-out tooth, handle the tooth by the crown and avoid the root. Try putting it back in place and holding it there with a clean cloth or gauze. If replacing the tooth is impossible, keep the tooth moist in a small amount of water or saliva.

We will need to see you right away. We can often save a knocked-out tooth, but seeking immediate treatment is crucial.

Managing Painful Oral Conditions

If you experience swelling or pain, an ice pack will sometimes provide relief. Hold the ice pack on the affected area outside of your cheek or jaw. You can also take a pain reliever approved by your doctor until one of our dentists can see you.

Preparing for Your Emergency Dental Appointment

When you contact our dental clinic, our front office team will ask a few necessary questions so that we can be prepared for your arrival. If you are new to the practice, please bring your dental benefits card for billing purposes. We follow the Alberta fee guide and will estimate the cost of your emergency exam.

When you arrive, we will follow these steps:

Update patient information and medical history

Take diagnostic x-rays

Perform additional tests for diagnosis

Provide treatment recommendations

Provide palliative care

In many cases, we can complete your treatment in a single visit. For more complex procedures, like root canal treatment, a follow-up appointment might be necessary. Regardless, you will leave our dental office with answers regarding your condition and a plan to restore your health.

Your Emergency Dentists in the Legacy Community

We welcome emergency patients from Calgary, Silverado, Chaparral, Walden, and the surrounding areas at our Calgary dental clinic. Call us at the first sign of trouble, and we will arrange treatment to have you feeling like yourself again as quickly as possible.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Jayde Wiedemann

Dentist

I grew up in Medicine Hat, Alberta. At the time, it was a city of 55,000 but felt very much like a small town. After two years of study at Medicine Hat College, I moved to Edmonton to begin my dental education at the University of Alberta. Upon graduation in 2011, I decided to further my dental training by entering a general practice residency offered by the University of British Columbia. This program, based in Vancouver General Hospital, provided me with the opportunity to further my dental skills and knowledge ...

Dental emergencies are scary, but they do happen. The first thing to remember is not to panic. We recommend that you call our Calgary, AB dental clinic immediately, and our experienced team can help you decide on the best next steps.

Tips for Handling Common Dental Emergencies

If you have knocked out a tooth, keep it moist until you can get to our office. Try to put it back into the socket if you can. It’s imperative to get to the dentist soon if there is going to be any chance of saving the tooth.

If you have a toothache, you might need to come in immediately, depending on its severity. When toothaches go from bad to unbearable, you might have a tooth infection that needs a root canal.

If you have suffered any type of trauma and your teeth have been loosened, you need to call immediately. When the trauma is because of a blow to the head or an automobile accident, you should go straight to the emergency room and call us from there.

If you have broken a tooth, this is probably an immediate dental emergency. Contact us right away for an assessment.

If you are ever unsure of your situation, just give our dental office a call!

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